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Russia Joins United States, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore, And Japan: Is Your Crypto Safe? Shocking Findings On The Five Deadliest Destinations You Need To Avoid In 2025
Published on
November 17, 2025
Are Your Assets Safe in Cryptocurrency? The evolution of asset ownership with Cryptocurrency is a double-edged sword. Russia, the US, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Germany, the UK, Singapore, and Japan are leaders in the world with a growing concern regarding the safety of the asset. There is no doubt that the world has a growing number of crypto asset owners, and it is these countries that have developed a poor reputation, being characterized with deadly risks. The risks these countries represent are of a dual nature, both cyber and physical. With countries’ crypto assets almost becoming commonplace, the cyber assets will have risks, Travel and Tour World forewarns of 2025 as the year crypto will have a deadly turning point and we fully understand the risks of these countries, it is of utmost importance to understand these shocking results to keep your assets protected. Staying educated with these risks will keep your digital assets protected and your wealth will be continued to grow.
The World’s Most Dangerous Countries for Cryptocurrency Holders in 2025
Crypto Holders no longer just incur the online risks of hacking. Unfortunately, cyber thieves are getting more sophisticated than ever, and the countries you visit and/or live in could positively or negatively impact the security of your digital assets. New analysis by Hyperion reveals that the global scope of the risk for crypto holders is more than just cyber related, and includes a menacing mix of cybercrime, real-world threats, telecom fraud, and exposure to countries with Bitcoin ATMs.
So what are the risky countries? What countries should a wealthy crypto holder stay away from in 2025? Let’s look into the Hyperion research that could impact your travel plans the most.
Russia: the most dangerous for crypto holders and for good reason
Danger should be synonymous to Russia, and is exactly why this country is number one on the list of most dangerous countries for crypto holders along with a unique combination of real-world and cyber threats.
Russia is described is the most dangerous country for cryptocurrency holders due to their ECTI score of 66.87. This score is due to Russia’s reputation for being a cybercrime hotspot. A country with rampant ransomware attacks, and a crypto world that is easily accessible. Russia is recognized by Chainalysis as a country with high ransomware and cryptocurrency crimes.
That is not the only problem. Russia has a high violent crime rate as well, with a homicide rate of 8.2 per 100,000. The State Department of the Us has a Russia travel to level 4, which states that there is high personal safety risk that includes kidnapping and violent crime.
Russia has a low number of Bitcoin ATM’s, only around 26, which may be a good thing, however, the danger crypto holders face, both physically and cyber. Shouldn’t have to spend their crypto in a high risk country.
United States: Risks in Exposure Drenched Cybercrime
The US is and has been for years the undisputed champion in the adoption of cryptocurrency along with the presence of over 31,000 bitcoin ATMs scattered across the US, which is the highest in the world. While many view this as a positive to the crypto community, from the security conscious viewpoint, this is cause for serious concern.
The United States is second in the world in terms of ECTI crypto cybercrime and security risk. With the highest level of crypto access and a net worth in the digital currencies, criminals will target US citizens for their bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. The ATMs in Bitcoin are in great number in the US. This will provide those with bad intentions and access to large sums of bitcoin to leave a digital void in the cryptocurrency accounts of unknowingly bitcoin holders.
2023 saw a record number of crypto losses, with over 9.3 billion dollars in losses sourcted from fraud. Also, SIM swap scams accounted for an additional 26 million dollars in losses, with 1000 complaints filed. While the US may not currently be facing a violent crime crisis, with a relatively low homicide rate clocking in at 6.8 for every 100,0000, within the US there is currently an even larger crisis of cybercrime, and this is enough to leave wealthy and crypto invested citizens living with anxiety.
Brazil: The Hazardous Paradise Everyone Avoids
To some extent, Brazil appears to be a wonderful location to visit, but for individuals with cryptocurrency, it is a nightmare. Brazil has a bizarre score of 60.05, portraying it as a country with extreme physical threat and violent crime. It is ranked as the third highest in the world with regards to the risk of high-net-worth individuals in cryptocurrency.
What makes Brazil so dangerous? Brazil has the highest homicide rate of all large economies in the world, as it has a rate of 25 per 100,000. There is also the high danger of violent crime, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and extortion. Brazil has a minor threat level due to the low density of Bitcoin ATMs (~90) across the country, however, it is exceptionally dangerous for cryptocurrency holders with the risk of violence.
Brazil is graded Level 2 Moderate on the U.S. State Department’s risk system but that is a severe underestimate, especially for those with high-value crypto holdings.
Australia: The Unexpected Threat in the Down Under Region
Australia is famous for its stunning beaches and relaxed environment, but don’t be deceived by its beauty. Australia holds the 4th highest in the world as dangerous for holders of cryptocurrency with an ECTI score of 46.99.
Australian cryptocurrency holders are faced with unique risks pertaining to telecommunications and SIM-swap fraud. While Australia has a relatively low homicide rate, SIM-swap fraud reaches a staggering 240-percent increase. Australia experiences a high rate of SIM swapping, and subsequently, crypto wallets are in jeopardy. These attacks allow criminals to easily access a multitude of digital assets.
To make matters worse, Australia has a high density of Bitcoin ATMs. Over 95% of ATMs are located in population-dense areas, leading to a high visibility of crypto millionaires. This significant cryptocurrency wealth make them more susceptible to cyber and physical attacks.
Now let’s talk about Canada. While it may seem at first that Canada is a peaceful place for crypto holders, it actually presents a number of unique risks. Canada has high cyber risk and is also vulnerable to SIM-swap fraud. These factors make it a place for quiet risk with potentially high consequences. Canada has an ECTI score of 46.70 and is ranked 5th overall, which correlates to the high cyber risk.
SIM registration in Canada is 90% meaning there is potential for criminals to abuse telco\telco vulnerabilities to defraud victims in broad daylight. To put more salt in the wound, Canada is the 7th most active in the world in cybercrimes such as ransomware and cryptocurrency laundering. Being one of the most secure countries in the world and with little to no physical threats, the growing risk of cybercrimes is a reason for crypto holders to be even more careful when entering the Canadian market.
Other Countries with Increasing Risks to Crypto Wealth
Countries surrounding Canada in the most crypto active countries such as the United States, Russia, and Brazil all pose increasing threats to wealthy crypto holders. Countries in the European Union such as Germany and the United Kingdom are experiencing high volumes of cybercrime and SIM-swap fraud as the UK recently experienced a rise of 1055% in 2022 for SIM-swap fraud. Surprisingly, Singapore and Japan are safe countries as they exercise strict laws and have low rates of cybercrime and a lack of Bitcoin ATMs.
Conclusion: Stay Alert, Stay Safe, Crypto Wealth Needs Protection
Hyperion’s shocking research shows that crypto holders need to be cautious, not only online but also in real life, especially in Russia, the United States, and Brazil, but in the surrounding countries as well as others in the world which could possibly be a threat to your crypto wealth.
When traveling or looking to protect your assets, the danger in the destination is a significant factor to consider. The ECTI ranking in 2025 should be a message to all crypto holders to consider the state of both their personal safety and the safety of their digital assets.
High-net-worth individuals with crypto assets should work to be aware of the most dangerous places in the world when choosing where to travel. In these cases, knowledge could as well be saving wealth and life. Stay protected and never lose your crypto fortune!
